Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID 6cc9e30c-dd32-42b2-890c-a8e026ed0cca
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-03-20
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (250 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitol Mannitol Sorbitan

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: P20 Shape: capsule Color: orange Size: 20 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2020-09-01
Description

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Directions
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Do Not Use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Package Label
EQUATE Extra Strength Stool Softener Laxative
Other Information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-888-287-1915

Principal Display Panel

Extra Strength

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium, 250 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

  • Stimulant free
  • Relief of occasional constipation

SOFTGELS

Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Structured Label Content

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Directions
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Package Label
EQUATE Extra Strength Stool Softener Laxative
Other Information (Other information)
  • each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-888-287-1915

Principal Display Panel

Extra Strength

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium, 250 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

  • Stimulant free
  • Relief of occasional constipation

SOFTGELS

Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel) (Active ingredient (in each softgel))

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

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Additional Information

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